GES 2017 : Ivanka Trump's Speech

Hyderabad : The 3-day Global Entrepreneur Summit(GES) beginning from yesterday at HICC. Here is the full text of of Ivanka Trump at GES Summit 2017, held at HICC in Hyderabad, India. She said that Indian economy can grow by over 150 billion dollars in the next 3 years if it was able to close the labour force gender gap by half.

She showered lavish praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is "doing to build India as a thriving economy,a beacon of democracy, and a symbol of hope to the world. What you are achieving is truly extraordinary". she said that "What you are achieving is truly extraordinary, from your childhood selling tea to election as India's Prime Minister".

"Through your own enterprise, entrepreneurship and hard work, the people of India have lifted more than 130 million citizens out of poverty -- a remarkable improvement, and one I know will continue to grow under the leadership of Prime Minister," Ivanka said further.

"Here in India, I want to applaud Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his firm belief that 'the progress of humanity is incomplete without the empowerment of women'," she stressed. India, she said, is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and has a true friend in the White House. "India has a true friend in the White House. This summit is a symbol of growing economic and security cooperation between India and the US," said Ivanka.

Ivanka gave high-priority to women empowerment and women entrepreneurs. She said, "For the first time ever, women make up 50 per cent of the people selected for this summit. Today, more than 11 million women in the US own businesses."  She said that India is inspiration for the US and said it is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. She even lauded the hard-work of  Indians living in America and Indo-Americans. Talking about Hyderabad, Ivanka said, "Hyderabad is quickly emerging as the innovation hub of India."

Pointing out at the challenges women face in several developing countries, Ivanka shared, "Women entrepreneurs got less than 3 percent funding to establish businesses in 2016. In many countries women cannot even walk the streets without men. The women entrepreneurs finance initiative will provide access to capital, network to women in developing countries. It also seeks to address the legal barriers that limit opportunity for women entrepreneurs. Women still face steep obstacles in starting, growing and establishing their businesses."

"The women here today represent the grit, determination of every woman. You prove to the world that we have the power to rise above the challenges we face. Imagine a future where people of all nations can live and work together in peace. This is the world we want and a promise to you from the visionaries gathered here today," Ivanka concluded.